In this episode, I sit down with Dave Bonura, whose nearly 40 years in retail leadership span some of the most recognizable names in the industry—Home Depot, Best Buy, Floor & Décor, and more. What started as an accidental entry into retail turned into a career that took him through sales, HR, and senior leadership roles, shaping teams and cultures across multiple companies.

Dave shares what it was like to live and work for decades in Southern California, build a parallel small business from scratch, and balance his devotion to fitness with the demands of corporate life. His journey is a study in resilience and reinvention—navigating industry changes, personal turning points, and finding ways to thrive at work and at home.

This is more than a career story. It’s a reflection on choices, grit, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of leading and living fully.